In this Jan. 13, 2013 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2), rear, and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) leave the field after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. The Seahawks want to erase the bad memories of last season's playoff exit. The Seahawks host the New Orleans Saints in an NFL divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

It wasn't the NFL Draft, the opening of training camp or the beginning of the season, but Wednesday was still another finely crafted event produced by the NFL - the official release of the 2014 schedule.

We've taken a look at all 17 weeks and have highlighted some of the games to circle on your calendar.

WEEK 1: Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos - Peyton Manning again faces his former team and his replacement in Andrew Luck. We also have the Monday Night Football doubleheader featuring the Giants at Lions and Chargers at Cardinals.

WEEK 2: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos - These two AFC West rivals lock horns again after two entertaining battles in 2013.

WEEK 3: Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks - The Broncos will be out for revenge in this Super Bowl rematch; Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles - 'Skins wideout DeSean Jackson faces the team that released him on Mar. 28.